Water Main Break Update

The water main break in SilverLake is affecting five homes on Silver Ranch Rd. Should take about five hours to repair.

Water Main Break in SilverLake

A water main break has occurred in the SilverLake subdivision. City crews are currently investigating the situation. Residents are likely to be without water until the break can be repaired. Updates will be provided here when we have new information about the break and how long it will take to repair. 

CPR Class May 3

There is still space available in the following CPR class offered by the EM Fire Department on May 3.

Class:           CPR Certification for the Community

Details:        This is the American Heart Association’s Basic Heartsaver class for the common citizen.  Anyone is welcome to enroll in this class.  An AHA CPR Certification card will be issued after completion of this course.  Cost is $10.

Date:          May 3rd  

Location:     Station # 2 in the Ranches

Time:           7-9:30 p.m.

For questions regarding information on CPR or other classes, please contact:

Captain Steve Conger at 801-420-2897 or sconger@emcity.org

EARTHQUAKE DRILL COMMUNICATION - NOT REAL EMERGENCY

Due to Earthquake of 7.3 magnitude a gas leak has occurred in the area of the Lone Tree subdivision. All residents in Lone Tree should secure all windows and doors and evacuate to their basements until further notice.

Students at Ranches Academy are being evacuated to safety. Parents should not respond to the school at this time.

10:39 a.m. - Spanish speaking residents may call 801-789-6603 for translation of quake updates

10:46 a.m. - A new gas leak has been reported in the Lone Tree area. Residents should remain in their basements.

11:02 a.m. - Water supply deemed safe. Parents stand by for updates re: Ranches Academy. Do not try to respond to area due to gas leak and inaccessible roads. All students being evacuated. Fire on scene.

11:17 a.m. - All other EM schools have been evaluated and students accounted for. Fire still on scene at Ranches Academy. Updates provided ASAP.

11:46 a.m. - Three student fatalities confirmed at Ranches Academy. Parents have been notified. All other students confirmed safe and may be picked up at the LDS church building on East Saddle Rock Road. Gas leak is contained. Power has been restored to The Ranches. Power still out in areas of City Center.

11:50 a.m. - All power has been restored to the city and gas leaks contained. Roads are accessible.


12:20 p.m. - THE DRILL HAS OFFICIALLY ENDED. THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION.

CERT Classes

Eagle Mountain Fire Department is offering CERT classes. Classes are held at Fire Station # 2 in the Ranches.  Classes include topics such as Emergency Preparedness, Fire Suppression and Safety, First Aid and Disaster Triage, CPR, Search and Rescue, Terrorism, and Disaster Psychology.  There is approximately 21 hours of training, with a simulated disaster drill to finish the class.

The next class will be offered on Saturdays Feb 11th and 25th from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., with the disaster drill on Mar. 3rd from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. We need at least 12 people in each class for them to continue.

Cost is $20 for the series of classes.  A CERT backpack with safety equipment including a helmet, vest, gloves and other accessories is available to purchase for $45.   Information for CERT is located on the city’s website and at the library.

Sign up by contacting Steve Conger at 801-420-2897 or sconger@emcity.org.

CERT/Neighborhood Watch Meeting

A meeting will be held for all CERT members and Neighborhood Watch representatives at Fire Station #2 in The Ranches on Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Anyone interested in either program is welcome to attend to get more information. The City is preparing to participate in the state-wide Great Utah Shakeout earthquake exercise on April 17. 

Questions? Contact Alicia at 801-789-6712 or ahill@emcity.org.

National Emergency Broadcast System Test Scheduled for Wednesday, November 9

FYI:

Broadcasting tomorrow, Wednesday, November 9 at 12:00 PM MST, the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will air.  FEMA and their national associates will transmit a thirty second alert message as an exercise to ensure effective communication dissemination in the event of a national emergency.  During the test, regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted.

This message is only a test - not a real emergency alert.  The nationwide alert will encompass broadcast stations throughout the United States.

The test is being conducted by FEMA, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Thank you for your attention to this important event.  And remember, on November 9 at 12:00 PM MST,  Don’t stress; it’s only a test.

For videos, PSAs, and additional information please, visit FEMA FAQ’s page and the FCC EAS Test page